crossed eyes
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Sedaris had a specific vision for Jerri’s appearance and physical demeanor, starting with her face — overbite, furrowed brows, crossed eyes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
“We’ll see. Fingers crossed, eyes crossed, legs crossed,” manager Tony LaRussa said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2022
They are pictured with arms crossed, eyes narrowed.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2016
He called for windows in spacecraft, noting studies of submarine crewmen who developed temporarily crossed eyes on long missions.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 13, 2015
Matthew stood with his arms crossed, eyes squinted in concentration like he was really imagining himself in this scenario.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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